Joan of Arcadia

Joan of Arcadia

Parental Guide

God talks to a surly teen.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Sex

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Violence

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Parents need to know that this show features a surly teenager, a geeky younger brother, an angry older brother: All very familiar teen types and interactions. But Joan hears the voice of God coming from a "hottie" guy, a black cafeteria worker, etc. and it leads her -- against her desire -- to do something that ends up helping her brother. The grisly murder setups and the way God is portrayed may be upsetting or confusing for younger viewers.

Season 2 Episode 13:

Queen of the Zombies

Season 2 Episode 12:

Game Theory

Joan tries to convince herself, her teachers, her parents and her friends that she is not meant to get a higher education, but when she joins Adam on his visit to a local college, she hears another point of view.

Season 2 Episode 11:

Dive

Season 2 Episode 10:

The Book of Questions

When Joan meets Grace's seemingly perfect mother, she understands why Grace has been so private; Luke has trouble deciding on a meaningful gift for Grace's bat mitzvah; Adam and Joan have different ways of dealing with Judith's death.

Season 2 Episode 3:

Back to the Garden

Season 2 Episode 2:

Out of Sight

Joan continues to disregard God's suggestions and acts as reckless as her new friend, Judith; Kevin confronts the former friend who is suing the Girardis for emotional suffering as the driver in the accident that disabled him.